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Buju Banton Says Jamaican Men Have Become Weak: “The Women Are Stronger”

Buju Banton has lamented what he says is the fact that Jamaican men have become “weak”, and as a consequence, have displaced their anger onto their compatriots, instead of confronting…

Aidonia Promises Series Of “Big Collabs”

Aidonia, after a turbulent period, is regaining his footing in Dancehall. The veteran act delivered to thousands of patrons at the 12-hour-long Soca+ Festival held at Sabina Park in Kingston…

Shinehead Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Jamaican In New York’

As he celebrates the 30th anniversary of his hit song Jamaican in New York, legendary British-Jamaican artist Shinehead has asked fans to engage in a dance challenge on Instagram, to showcase…

Buju Banton Says Lack Of Viable Third Party, Among Reasons For His Support Of PNP

“There's not a third party.  My choices are limited.” That was among the key reasons given by Buju Banton, in explaining why he had no option but to throw his…

Tifa Gives People A Friendly Reminder Of Her Hit Catalogue

For the people in the back with selective amnesia, Tifa has contributed several hits to dancehall and reggae music. That’s her message in a video posted to social media on…

Minister Marion Hall Wants To Open ‘Pot Ah Love’ Restaurant In Florida

Minister Marion Hall has been giving the signal over the last three weeks, that she will be opening a Jamaican restaurant in Florida, which will be given the name "Pot…

Sound System Culture To Be Toast Of UWI’ 8th Global Reggae Conference

Sound System Culture will be the toast of The Reggae Studies Unit of University of the West Indies upcoming 8th Global Reggae Conference, which is to be held during Reggae…

Rastafarian Nyahbinghi Drumming For JDF’s National Poppy Appeal Festival Of Remembrance

The sound of Rastafarian music is expected to ring out at the Jamaica Defence Force’s National Poppy Appeal’s Festival of Remembrance at the Little Theatre this Sunday, as the Djembe-Kon…